Home Credit Philippines Encourages Customers to Seek Early Support for Payment Concern

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Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) is encouraging customers to reach out early if they encounter payment difficulties, underscoring the company’s continued commitment to responsible lending and customer care.

Through its Payment Support Program, Home Credit works with customers experiencing temporary financial challenges to explore practical repayment arrangements suited to their situation. The program is a standing support service available to all customers and forms part of the company’s broader approach to helping Filipinos maintain financial stability throughout their loan journey.

Whether dealing with medical expenses, employment transitions, or unexpected family needs, customers may coordinate directly with Home Credit representatives to discuss available options designed to keep repayment plans manageable.

In 2025 alone, more than 30,000 customers accessed Home Credit’s payment support services, reflecting growing awareness of the importance of early communication in managing financial obligations.

“Behind every payment is effort and commitment,” said Wojciech Krotoszynski, Head of Collections at Home Credit Philippines. “Our role is to listen, understand our customers’ situations, and work with them to find solutions when circumstances change. When customers reach out early, we are better able to support them and help them stay on track.”

Home Credit emphasizes that seeking assistance early can help prevent temporary financial challenges from becoming more difficult burdens. By coordinating proactively, customers may: 

• Discuss flexible payment arrangements for a defined period
• Maintain alignment with their longer-term financial plans
• Identify practical repayment solutions with company support

Customers who wish to learn more about payment assistance options may contact Home Credit through:

• Our official Home Credit website at www.homecredit.ph
• Official customer support channels
• Verified company representatives

As one of the country’s leading consumer finance providers, Home Credit Philippines continues to strengthen programs that promote responsible borrowing, financial resilience, and accessible support for Filipino customers. 

About Home Credit 

Home Credit Philippines is the leading consumer finance company in the country, backed by Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited (Krungsri), the fifth largest bank in Thailand, and Security Bank Corporation, one of the most trusted and leading universal banks in the Philippines. 

Now in its 12th year, Home Credit has served over 12 million Filipinos and financed more than ₱400 billion worth of loans through a diverse portfolio that includes installment financing, cash loans, credit cards, and Qwarta, a virtual spending limit. 

Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Home Credit continues to drive financial inclusion by expanding access to credit and transforming the consumer finance landscape. The company was named Best Finance Company of the Philippines in 2024 by the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards. 

More information on HCPH is available at www.homecredit.ph.  

 

GCash, Careem Pay partnership enables faster remittances for Filipinos in UAE

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The Philippines’ leading finance superapp GCash has partnered with Careem Pay, a digital payments service available within the Careem app, to enable faster and more reliable money transfers for overseas Filipinos living in the UAE.

Following the official signing between GCash and Careem Pay at Careem's head office in Dubai, users can now send money directly to GCash wallets in the Philippines, making transfers to family and friends faster and more convenient.

(L-R) general manager for GCash International Arjun Varma, and Careem Pay vice president Mohammad El Saadi

Through this direct integration, users in the UAE can now avoid the delays often associated with traditional bank transfers and the inconvenience of visiting physical remittance centers. Transfers settle within minutes, with funds credited straight to the recipient’s GCash app for immediate access.

Designed for Filipino expats who regularly support loved ones back home, the partnership focuses on making remittances simpler, more dependable, and easier to complete. By enabling direct wallet-to-wallet transfers, Careem Pay and GCash help ensure that funds reach recipients quickly and without unnecessary steps. To send money from the UAE to the Philippines, users simply need to download the latest version of the Careem app, select Pay on the home screen, and follow the steps under the Send Abroad tab.

First transfers made easier for first-time users

To mark the launch of the partnership, Careem Pay is offering a special promotion for transfers to the Philippines. Users can receive AED 20 cashback and enjoy zero fees on their first transfer by entering the code GCASH20, while Careem Plus members can benefit from exclusive rates on Careem Pay.

Arjun Varma, General Manager for GCash International said, “Sending money home is one of the most meaningful things our customers do with Careem Pay. For many Filipino expats, it’s about supporting loved ones, covering school fees, or helping parents with everyday expenses.”

“By integrating directly with GCash and adding cash pickup across nearly 15,000 locations, we’ve made the process simpler, faster, and more reliable, with most transfers now reaching their families in the Philippines within minutes,” said Mohammad El Saadi, Vice President of Careem Pay.

With faster and more reliable digital remittance options, GCash empowers overseas Filipinos in the UAE to send money home with confidence and ease. For more information, please visit www.gcash.com. To learn more about Careem Pay, visit www.careem.com/en-AE/pay.

DITO Offers Free Calls to Help Filipinos Connect with Loved Ones in the Middle East

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In response to the ongoing conflict affecting parts of the Middle East, DITO Telecommunity is offering free calls to help Overseas Filipinos and their families stay connected during this time of uncertainty.

The initiative supports the Philippine government’s efforts to ensure Filipinos abroad and their loved ones back home remain connected and informed during times of crisis.

“Filipinos are connected not only by family, but by technology,” said Ernesto R. Alberto,

President and Chief Executive Officer of DITO Telecommunity. “We stand with the Philippine government in supporting and protecting our kababayans abroad. DITO remains committed to weaving Filipino communities together wherever they may be through reliable connectivity.”

From March 9 to 13, 2026, DITO subscribers roaming in select Middle East countries will receive a one-time allocation of up to five (5) minutes of free incoming calls from DITO numbers in the Philippines. Standard roaming call rates will apply after the free five-minute allocation.

The assistance covers Filipinos in Bahrain, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Lebanon.

“Moments like these remind us that access to communication and information should never be out of reach,” said Adel Tamano, Chief Commercial Officer of DITO Telecommunity. “At DITO, we believe connectivity is essential—especially when it allows families to check on one another and stay safe.”

The initiative reflects DITO’s continuing commitment to nation-building and to supporting

Filipinos wherever they may be, ensuring that distance never stands between families when they need each other most.

Customers who may need assistance placing calls may also visit DITO Experience Stores at SM Megamall and SM North EDSA.

Experience no bad weather with vivo V7

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Weather and lighting often determine whether a photo captures the perfect mood. A cloudy sky, harsh sunlight, or fading daylight can easily change the atmosphere of a shot. As smartphone photography continues to evolve beyond simple documentation, creators are looking for smarter ways to control these elements.

The vivo V70 removes the waiting game with its AI Magic Weather feature, allowing users to adjust the weather and atmosphere within the same scene, transforming everyday shots into more expressive visual creations.

Thalia turns one portrait into four different stories

Beauty and lifestyle creator Thalia Balmes explored vivo V70's creative flexibility through portrait photography, demonstrating how a single image can tell different visual stories depending on the scene's mood.

“One portrait. Four different moods. Captured with ZEISS Telephoto Portrait and transformed using AI Magic Weather on the vivo V70. Literal na no extra editing apps needed,” she shared.

Morning Glow 

Clear Sky

Evening Glow 

Twilight

For creators like Thalia, the ability to explore multiple moods from one portrait opens up new creative possibilities, without the need for complex editing tools.

Klervin reimagines city with different atmospheres

Beyond portraits, creators are also discovering how AI Magic Weather enhances urban and architectural photography.

Lifestyle and travel creator Klervin Fernando used the vivo V70 to photograph a city building and experimented with different weather settings to reshape the scene’s atmosphere. By adjusting the sky and lighting conditions, the same building can appear under a bright clear sky, a warm sunset glow, or a darker twilight mood.

This flexibility allows photographers to reinterpret everyday locations and experiment with different visual narratives from a single capture.

Turning one scene into multiple creative possibilities

The AI Magic Weather feature offers several atmospheric presets that instantly change the weather of a photo.

Watch this  video: 

https://www.tiktok.com/@vivo_philippines/video/7615573578515320085?_r=1&_t=ZS-94ZZ7ejy6yt

● Clear Sky creates a bright and refreshing look ideal for outdoor and travel shots.

● Morning Glow adds soft, warm tones that enhance natural light.

● Evening Glow introduces richer shadows and sunset hues for a more cinematic feel.

● Twilight shifts the scene into a darker, more dramatic atmosphere.

With these AI-powered adjustments available directly on the device, creators can transform their photos without relying on additional editing apps, making it easier to experiment with different visual styles anytime, anywhere.

Experience no bad weather with the vivo V70! It is now available for pre-order at vivo stores nationwide and on Shopee until March 13, with savings of up to Php 7,000. Shopee pre-order bundles also include a limited-edition V70 x POP MART Zsiga phone strap and a vivo VIP Card, which comes with extended warranty and screen protection benefits.

Lenovo Unveils Adaptive AI PCs, Modular Concepts, and Lenovo Qira Rollout at MWC 2026

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From modular business computing and glasses-free 3D to foldable gaming and system-level AI, Lenovo advances Smarter AI for All

At MWC® 2026, Lenovo™ introduces a new generation of adaptive AI devices and forward-looking concepts designed for business professionals, creators, students, and gamers. Headlined by new modular PC architecture, a glasses-free 3D laptop concept, a foldable gaming handheld device, and the initial rollout of Lenovo Qira, Lenovo’s showcase reflects a broader shift in personal computing toward systems that adapt intelligently to people and their environments.

Across its portfolio, Lenovo continues to focus on delivering technology that is more personalized, proactive, and protected, while building a unified AI ecosystem that works naturally across devices.

“The AI era will not be defined by a single device or application, but by intelligent systems that work seamlessly across everything we use,” said Luca Rossi, President, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. “We are demonstrating how Lenovo and Motorola are bringing that vision to life, combining adaptive hardware innovation with a single, unified system-level AI integration that works naturally across PCs, smartphones, tablets, wearables, and beyond. From premium mobile devices and transformative form factors, to the rollout of Lenovo Qira, we are building the widest AI portfolio that delivers more connected, more intuitive personal computing experiences designed around people.”

Lenovo Qira: Personal Ambient Intelligence

Lenovo Qira is a Personal Ambient Intelligence built at the system level and integrated directly into Lenovo and Motorola devices rather than layered on as a standalone application. Operating across supported PCs, tablets, smartphones, and wearables, Lenovo Qira is designed to help maintain continuity between tasks and devices while assisting based on user intent.

In the coming weeks, Lenovo Qira will roll out across more than 20 devices within Lenovo’s PC portfolio, spanning Yoga™, IdeaPad™, Legion™, and ThinkPad™ families, through a combination of over-the-air updates and preloads. This includes the launch of the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 as Lenovo’s first tablet to feature the experience. First wave support on PCs includes six languages across nine regions: English (U.S., U.K., India), Spanish (U.S./Latin America, Spain), French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), and Portuguese (Brazil).

Lenovo Qira is designed to continuously evolve, expanding across more devices while enabling new experiences and partnerships. In 2026, that evolution will extend to additional languages and devices, including its debut on Motorola smartphones, further advancing a unified AI ecosystem across Lenovo and Motorola.

ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept

Breakthrough Concepts: Exploring Adaptive Form Factors 

ThinkBook™ Modular AI PC Concept

Lenovo is showcasing a modular AI PC concept that explores a selectively modular approach to business computing built around the idea of “carry small, use big.”

The concept features a 14-inch ultra-thin base system designed to support interchangeable display configurations, detachable input components, and modular I/O elements. A secondary display can attach in multiple orientations or replace the keyboard, enabling workspace expansion to approximately 19 inches while maintaining portability. The concept illustrates how modular architecture could support evolving workflows and extended device lifecycles in AI-ready environments.

Yoga Book Pro 3D Concept

Lenovo is also presenting a glasses-free 3D laptop concept designed to enable creators to view and manipulate depth directly on screen.

By combining dual displays, AI-powered 2D-to-3D conversion, gesture interaction, and intuitive creative controls, the concept reduces friction in immersive content creation and highlights Lenovo’s exploration of spatial computing experiences.

Legion Go Fold Concept

A foldable gaming handheld concept further expands Lenovo’s exploration of adaptable hardware.

The device transitions from a compact handheld format into a larger immersive screen and supports multiple usage modes, including handheld play, split-screen multitasking, expanded display gaming, and desktop-style interaction. The concept demonstrates how flexible display technology could enable hybrid gaming and productivity experiences in a single device.

ThinkPad T-Series – ThinkPad X13 Detachable – ThinkTab X11

Commercial Portfolio: AI-Ready Platforms for Modern Work

Lenovo continues evolving its commercial PC portfolio to support organizations adopting AI-enabled workflows at scale.

The updated ThinkPad T-Series introduces enhancements focused on serviceability, usability, and AI readiness, with select models achieving class-leading iFixit repairability scores. These updates reinforce Lenovo’s commitment to lifecycle value, reduced downtime, and sustainable fleet management.

The ThinkPad X13 Detachable extends flexible, mobile-first productivity with integrated pen support and field-replaceable components in a lightweight design suited for frontline and hybrid professionals.

Lenovo is also expanding into rugged mobility with the introduction of the ThinkTab X11, a durable Android tablet designed for demanding industrial and frontline environments.

For small and medium-sized businesses, the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 delivers multimode versatility and AI-enabled collaboration features, while the ThinkVision™ M16 portable monitor provides lightweight screen expansion to support flexible workstyles.

Across its commercial portfolio, Lenovo integrates security, manageability, and lifecycle services to help organizations adopt AI-enabled devices with confidence and control.

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Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14”, 11)

Consumer and Gaming Portfolio: Intelligent Experiences for Everyday Use

For creators, students, and gamers, Lenovo’s latest devices balance performance, portability, and intelligent features designed to simplify everyday experiences.

The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14”, 11) combines premium convertible design with immersive OLED visuals and intelligent features that streamline creative workflows. The Yoga Pro 7a (15”, 11) and IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra (14”, 11) expand Lenovo’s AI-enabled laptop portfolio, balancing performance and portability for productivity and content creation.

In tablets, the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 introduces intelligent learning and productivity experiences in a versatile form factor and marks Lenovo’s first tablet to feature Lenovo Qira.

Within gaming, Lenovo expands its lineup with the Legion 7a (15”, 11) gaming laptop and the Legion Tab (8.8”, 5), a high-performance gaming tablet featuring a 3K display and advanced cooling.

Advancing Smarter AI for All

At MWC 2026, Lenovo underscores a clear strategy towards the democratization of AI. By combining forward-looking hardware exploration with the deployment of Lenovo Qira, Lenovo continues shaping a more connected and intuitive computing future, one where intelligent systems adapt to people, not the other way around.

For more details about all Lenovo’s new devices, solutions, and proofs of concept announced at MWC 2026, visit the Lenovo MWC 2026 Press Kit:

· Lenovo Scales Trusted AI-Powered Business Computing Through Modular Innovation and Enterprise Platforms

· Lenovo Expands Mobility, Creativity, and Productivity with New Consumer AI Laptops, Tablets, and Concepts at MWC 2026